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Giovanni Offredi Tables

Italian, 1927-2007

Of his mid-century modern furniture designs, which marry minimalist simplicity with elegance and symmetry, Italian designer Giovanni Offredi once said: “Beauty should not be confused with appearance, since the latter is the superficial part of the form.”   

Born in Milan, in 1927, Offredi did not pursue formal education as an architect, unlike many of his contemporaries in the first half of the 20th century. He also did not begin designing furniture until later in his career. His earliest known furnishings were commissioned by wealthy Milanese families in 1960.

It wasn’t until the late 1960s — when Offredi met Sergio Saporiti, owner of Italian furniture manufacturer and design shop Saporiti — that his furniture designs would become more prominent. In 1970, Offredi entered into a partnership with Saporiti, producing several innovative and modernistic furniture lines. 

Among Offredi’s most notable pieces are the gently curving Wave chair, sofa and lounge chair, the Onda coffee table and the Paracarro dining room table, with its cylindrical concrete base, glass top and metal cross section. He also designed a series of credenzas and sideboards in lacquered wood, featuring a high gloss finish and bold colors.

Offredi enjoyed a successful collaboration with Saporiti throughout the 1970s. In 1984, he began a partnership with Italian cabinet and kitchen manufacturer Snaidero, designing modern kitchens. His final kitchen design, Kube, in 2006, featured streamlined forms, contrasting materials and colors and a recessed aluminum toe kick with a reflective mirror finish, which made the kitchen appear suspended above the ground. The kitchen won a Good Design Award from the Chicago Design Athenaeum Museum of Architecture and Design, in 2008. Offredi never had the opportunity to accept that prize — he died in 2007.

Although Offredi’s works are relatively obscure, they are sought out by in-the-know furniture collectors and enthusiasts worldwide. 

On 1stDibs, discover a range of vintage Giovanni Offredi chairs, tables, case pieces and storage cabinets.

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Creator: Giovanni Offredi
Midcentury Giovanni Offredi "Paracarro" Dining Table, Italy 1973
By Saporiti, Giovanni Offredi
Located in Roma, IT
Unique "Paracarro" model dining table designed by Giovanni Offredi and produced by Saporiti in Italy during 1973. Based on a prototype project, it has a peculiar dome-shaped concret...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Giovanni Offredi Tables

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Concrete, Steel, Chrome

Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti Concrete Cantilever Coffee Table
By Giovanni Offredi, Saporiti
Located in Jensen Beach, FL
Rare coffee table designed in the late 1970s by Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti Italia.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Post-Modern Giovanni Offredi Tables

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Concrete, Metal

'Paracarro' Concrete Dining Table by Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti Italia, 1970s
By Giovanni Offredi, Saporiti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This sleek modern 'Paracarro' dining table by Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti Italia was sculpted from concrete and chromed steel during the 1970s in Italy. A .75" thick and 50" diameter glass top adorns this stylish table which works great for dinners, games, meetings and as a center table and suitable for indoor or outdoor applications. *NOTE, we have a 2nd table available if you are looking for a pair. One larger glass can be made with both bases underneath if you wish to have one large table. Great for collectors and interior designers, using...
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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Giovanni Offredi Tables

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Concrete, Steel, Chrome

Giovanni Offredi, Folding table mod. P80 with armchair, prod. Saporiti '73
By Saporiti, Giovanni Offredi
Located in Rivoli, IT
Rare table mod. P80 designed by Giovanni Offresi and produced by Saporiti since 1973. Metal folding table; small armchair with upholstered seat and back covered in original vintage v...
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1970s Italian Vintage Giovanni Offredi Tables

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Metal

Midcentury Giovanni Offredi Paracarro Dining Table and Chairs for Saporiti, 1973
By Giovanni Offredi, Saporiti
Located in Roma, IT
Unique "Paracarro" model dining table with a set of four chairs. It was designed by Giovanni Offredi and produced by Saporiti in Italy during 1973. Based on a prototype project, i...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Giovanni Offredi Tables

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Concrete, Steel, Chrome

Rare Maple Desk with Return by Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti, 1970's
By Giovanni Offredi, Saporiti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Simply gorgeous maple desk with return and generous storage by Italian design great Giovanni Offredi for the internationally acclaimed Saporiti company. Meticulously designed and ins...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Giovanni Offredi Tables

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Maple

Giovanni Offredi Onda Glass Coffee Table for Saporiti ca. 1970's
By Giovanni Offredi, Saporiti
Located in New York, NY
Classic Post Modern Italian design glass top coffee table designed by Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti. This example is in good original condition, the metal base shows some oxidation, ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Post-Modern Giovanni Offredi Tables

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Steel

20thC Italian Coffee Table With Internal Bar By Giovanni Offredi For Saporiti
By Saporiti, Giovanni Offredi
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A rare coffee table with a mirrored bar, designed by Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti in the 1980s. This coffee table is a masterful blend of artistry and functionality. The table’s str...
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20th Century Italian Other Giovanni Offredi Tables

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Wood, Lacquer

Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti Italia Postmodern Freeform Coffee Table, 1980s
By Giovanni Offredi, Saporiti
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional postmodern free form coffee table By Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti Italia Italy, 1980s Red lacquered tiger...
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Giovanni Offredi Tables

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Metal

Folding Table by Giovanni Offredi for MC Selvini Italy
By Giovanni Offredi
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
Table by designer Giovanni Offredi and produced by MC Selvini, 1970s. Works excellent as a freestanding table, desk or against a wall and it can be ...
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20th Century Italian Modern Giovanni Offredi Tables

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Laminate

Mid-Century Giovanni Offredi Concrete Chrome "Paracarro" Saporiti Art Glass 1970
By Giovanni Offredi, Saporiti
Located in DE MEERN, NL
Iconic Mid-Century Dining Table: Giovanni Offredi's "Paracarro" for Saporiti Indulge in the allure of mid-century design with the exquisite "Paracarro" dining table by renowned Italian designer Giovanni Offredi, exclusively crafted for Saporiti in 1970. This iconic piece marries the era's elegance with contemporary versatility, boasting a solid concrete base, chrome supports, and a bespoke frosted glass top. Dive into the heritage of Giovanni Offredi and Saporiti while embracing inspiration for incorporating this timeless table into diverse interior styles. Giovanni Offredi and Saporiti: Giovanni Offredi, a visionary designer celebrated for his innovative approach to furniture, left an indelible mark on the mid-century design movement. Collaborating with Saporiti, an Italian furniture brand renowned for its avant-garde creations, Offredi's "Paracarro" dining table emerged as a testament to his artistic prowess and the brand's commitment to pushing design boundaries. Product Highlights: Solid Concrete Base: The "Paracarro" dining table stands firm on a robust solid concrete base, reflecting a harmonious blend of raw aesthetics and structural integrity. Chrome Supports: Chrome supports not only provide stability but also add a touch of modernity, bridging the gap between mid-century charm and contemporary flair. Custom Brut Frosted Glass Top: Elevating its uniqueness, the table boasts a one-of-a-kind brut frosted glass top. This bespoke element casts a soft, diffused light, creating an inviting ambiance for gatherings. Perfect Dimensions: With a diameter of 129.5 cm and a height of 72.5 cm, the "Paracarro" dining table is designed to accommodate intimate gatherings while making a bold visual statement. Styling Options: Mid-Century Modern: Embrace the essence of mid-century modern design by surrounding the "Paracarro" dining table with iconic chairs featuring sleek lines, organic forms, and warm wood tones. Incorporate abstract art pieces, geometric-patterned rugs, and statement lighting to infuse a sense of nostalgia and sophistication. Post-Modern: Embrace post-modern aesthetics by juxtaposing the table's clean lines with bold colors and eclectic shapes. Consider pairing the "Paracarro" with avant-garde chairs in unconventional materials, and accessorize with sculptural decor items. Think asymmetry, playful contrasts, and a touch of irony to create an unconventional yet harmonious ambiance. Scandinavian Modern: Channel Scandinavian simplicity by letting the table's unique materials shine. Combine it with minimalist, light-toned...
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1970s Italian Vintage Giovanni Offredi Tables

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Concrete, Chrome

Customized 'Paracarro' Dining Table Bases by Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti 1970s
By Giovanni Offredi, Saporiti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This pair of 'Paracarro' dining table bases are by Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti Italia which are sculpted from concrete and chromed steel with ceramic tiles in a mosaic form during ...
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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Giovanni Offredi Tables

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Concrete, Steel, Chrome

Giovanni Offredi round table for Saporiti Italia 1980s.
By Saporiti, Giovanni Offredi
Located in bari, IT
Round table in maple wood designer Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti Italia 1980s. Giovanni Offredi was born in Milan in 1927 and began his career between 1963 and 1965. He was a member ...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Giovanni Offredi Tables

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Maple

Table by Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti
By Saporiti, Giovanni Offredi
Located in Ravenna, IT
Table designed by Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti in 1970. The thin table top rests on four wider support legs, each of which has two storage compartments, rotated in each direction. M...
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1970s Italian Vintage Giovanni Offredi Tables

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Wood

Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti 'Paracarro' Dining Table in Glass and Mosaic
By Giovanni Offredi, Saporiti
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti, 'Paracarro' dining table, glass, concrete, chrome-plated steel, mosaic, Italy, 1970 This sculptural dining table is designed by Giovanni Offredi for S...
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1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Giovanni Offredi Tables

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Concrete, Steel, Chrome

Modernist Vintage Stone Dining Table Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti 1973 Italy
By Giovanni Offredi
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern vintage dining table Paracarro from stone by Giovanni Offredi 1973, Italy and executed by Saporiti. The circular base from stone shows a chrome cross for placing t...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Giovanni Offredi Tables

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Stone

Mid-Century Modern Diagonal Desk By Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti
By Giovanni Offredi
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Diagonal Desk By Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti Giovanni Offredi (born 1927, Milan–died 2007, Milan) was a prominent Italian furniture and...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Giovanni Offredi Tables

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Metal

Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti Executive Desk, Italy, 1980s Maple Wood
By Giovanni Offredi, Saporiti
Located in Sacile, PN
Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti, executive desk, bird’s-eye maple, Italy, 1980s. This postmodern pieces is sculptural and holds various striking elements. Firstly the execution of the...
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Giovanni Offredi Tables

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Birdseye Maple

Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti Coffee Table in Black Lacquered Ash and Metal
By Giovanni Offredi, Saporiti
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti, coffee table, black lacquered ash, metal, Italy, 1970s Cubic coffee table designed by Giovanni Offredi for the Italian manufacturer Saporiti. This stu...
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1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Giovanni Offredi Tables

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Metal

Tavolo "Dinner" di Giovanni Offredi per Saporiti Italia
By Saporiti, Giovanni Offredi
Located in Conversano, IT
Straordinario e rarissimo tavolo pieghevole modello "Dinner" disegnato da Giovanni Offedi per Saporiti Italia negli anni 80. E' realizzato interamente in radica di acero bicroma, mar...
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1980s Italian Vintage Giovanni Offredi Tables

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Steel

Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti Dining Table in Birdseye Maple
By Saporiti, Giovanni Offredi
Located in Chicago, IL
Giovanni Offredi for saporiti dining table in birdseye maple, with marquetry abstract designs on the surface.
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Giovanni Offredi Tables

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Wood, Birdseye Maple

Tavolo da pranzo "Paracarro", design Giovanni OFFREDI per SAPORITI. Italia, 1973
By Giovanni Offredi, Saporiti
Located in Milano, IT
Tavolo da pranzo "Paracarro", design Giovanni OFFREDI per SAPORITI. Italia, 1973
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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Giovanni Offredi Tables

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Granite

Giovanni Offredi Dining Table for Saporiti, 1970s
By Saporiti, Giovanni Offredi
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Concrete and metal center or dining table designed by Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti Italy model 'Paracarro'. The table comes with its original squared with rounded edges table...
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1970s Italian Brutalist Vintage Giovanni Offredi Tables

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Concrete

GIOVANNI OFFREDI Coffee Table
By Giovanni Offredi
Located in Shibuya-ku, 13
This coffee table is a beautiful combination of glass and metal. This is a vintage item from Italy. I think this kind of design is possible because Italy is a country of design. Mirr...
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1670s Italian Mid-Century Modern Antique Giovanni Offredi Tables

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Steel

Square Birdseye Maple Coffee Table by Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti, Italy 1980s
By Saporiti, Giovanni Offredi
Located in Chicago, IL
A gorgeous square coffee table designed by Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti in the 1980s. This table was constructed with wood and has a striking birdseye maple veneer. The base consist...
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Giovanni Offredi Tables

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Brass

Pair of Giovanni Offredi Round Coffee Tables
By Giovanni Offredi, Saporiti
Located in New York, NY
A matching pair of Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti round coffee tables. Made in Italy, circa 1970. Crafted from wood featuring a birdseye maple veneer, The base is supported by four ...
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1980s Italian Minimalist Vintage Giovanni Offredi Tables

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Birdseye Maple

Extra Large Maple Brass Coffee Table Giovanni Offredi Saporiti 1980s
By Giovanni Offredi, Saporiti
Located in Paris, IDF
Designed by Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti Italia in the early 1980s, this beautiful coffee table is fully veneered with birdseye maple wood, with brass inlays on the feet. Its symmet...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Giovanni Offredi Tables

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Brass

Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti Italian Texture Concrete and Glass Dining Table
By Giovanni Offredi
Located in New York, NY
Italian Mid-Century (circa 1979) 'Paracarro' circular dining table with a textured concrete plinth base with an inset polished chrome support beneath a...
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Late 20th Century Post-Modern Giovanni Offredi Tables

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Concrete

Tavoino Paracarro Giovanni Offredi
By Giovanni Offredi
Located in Milano, Lombardia
The Paracarro table, designed by Giovanni Offredi, is a true masterpiece that seamlessly blends functionality and aesthetic appeal. With its elegant and contemporary design, this tab...
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1970s Italian Brutalist Vintage Giovanni Offredi Tables

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Cement

Colored wooden table with geometric inlays and metal base by G.Offredi Saporiti
By Giovanni Offredi, Fratelli Saporiti
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Rare coffee table with wooden top with geometric colored inlays and base in craquelè painted metal. The top, bevelled on 4 sides, is made up of a geometric design with aniline-dyed r...
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Giovanni Offredi Tables

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Metal

Italy modern Glass and cast iron Consoles by Offredi for Saporiti, 1970s
By Saporiti, Giovanni Offredi
Located in MIlano, IT
Italy modern glass and cast iron consoles by Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti Italia, 1970s Pair of consoles with semi-oval top in thick glass. The cast iron base is composed by an upp...
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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Giovanni Offredi Tables

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Metal

Giovanni Offredi Sunny Round Table in Wood and Smoked Glass by Saporiti 1970s
By Giovanni Offredi, Saporiti
Located in Montecatini Terme, IT
Sunny round-shaped table with a structure in wood, tabletop in smoked glass, and metal details. Designed by Giovanni Offredi and produced by Saporiti in the 1970s. The manufacturer's label is present on the table base. The Sunny table can accommodate from 2 up to 4 seats. It's easily adaptable to different ambiance and spaces. Giovanni Offredi was a prominent Italian furniture and product designer of the second half of the 20th century. As opposed to most of the other Italian furniture designers of his time, Giovanni Offredi was not an architect, nor did he start designing early in his professional career. Instead, Offredi partially fits the career path of some of the talented contemporary designers who pursue product design outside of formal education in architecture. The earliest furniture design work known by Giovanni Offredi consists of exemplary furnishings made specifically for some of wealthy families in Milan. Such is the case of the works done by Offredi for Casa C., in 1960, in Gorgonzola, a small town 14 miles from Milan. These works were designed with a surprisingly minimal simplicity and elegance, and they also clearly display a hallmark of his design work with the use of angular lines and exposed metal or wood frames—not unlike some of the modern Scandinavian designs of the time. In the late 1960s, Giovanni Offredi met Sergio Saporiti, the owner of an Italian design shop and furniture maker Saporiti, and in 1970, Offredi formalized a partnership with the furniture maker. This partnership would be long and successful and resulted in many furniture designs of distinct precision that were clearly modern and innovative and that went on to enjoy considerable commercial success. The most prominent furniture designs that Offredi made for Saporiti include the Paracarro table...
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1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Giovanni Offredi Tables

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Metal

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